Government considering DDRB findings on GP pay

Ministers are currently reviewing recommendations on GP pay, after the independent review body submitted its report.

The report from the Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration (DDRB) has not yet been published, however the Department of Health and Social Care told Pulse it has been shared with the Government.

Typically published in March, ahead of the 1 April implementation date of annual GP contract changes, the delayed report had initially been expected last month.

A DHSC spokesperson said: 'We have received the report and are currently considering its findings.'

The Government has said any contractual uplift resulting from the review of the report will be backdated.

Readers' comments (3)

The recommendation must be at least 1% above RPI. The DDRB is clearly carrying much of the blame for GP shortages, as they insist on putting government policy on funding (1% pay cap) ahead of the government manifesto promise of 5000 more GPs.

This year, the government has not put a cap on pay, but the promise for increased number of GPs still exists.

Furthermore, the government must fully implement, or beat any recommendation set out by DDRB. At least until it has delivered the promised new GPs.